The Kannada film pride and nationally recognized Rishab Shetty receives the ‘Leadership in Cinema’ Award; wins Best Director for Kantara: A Legend – Chapter.
Rishab Shetty was honored with the prestigious ‘Leadership in Cinema’ Award at the NAB IFFM Awards Night 2026. The honor recognizes his contribution to Indian cinema and his efforts to take stories rooted in our land to a global level.
On the same occasion, Rishab Shetty also received the Best Director Award for Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1. The award is another proud recognition of his efforts to take Kannada stories to audiences across the world through his distinctive storytelling style and direction.
By introducing culture, heritage and stories rooted in our soil to the world, Rishab Shetty continues to make a distinct mark in Indian cinema.
Both these awards mark another proud milestone in his cinematic journey and are a special moment celebrating his contribution to Indian cinema.
